Lovers of everything vintage rejoice! The 27th edition of the Vintage Clothing Sale returns to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier on Sunday November 6th, 2011. For one day only, from 10 am to 5 pm, 45 exhibitors from across Canada will be selling their hand-picked selection of men’s and women’s clothing from the 1900s to the 1970s, accessories, antique jewellery, linens, lace and collectibles. Snap up amazing bargains!

Ottawa’s secret picnic feast and black tie dance party Harvest Noir is taking place on October 15 at 16h. Harvest Noir is an elegant “dress your best in black” picnic and dance party that will commemorate the autumn harvest in one of the region’s very finest venues (a secret to attendees until the last minute!).

Harvest Noir emphasizes locally-harvested seasonal fresh food at the table, and complements the dinner elegance with a fabulous DJ, live dance music, and surprises and circus performers sprinkled throughout the evening.

Following the trend from Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Berlin, New York City and Montréal, now Ottawa will have its first chic picnic! Join us in inaugurating a new remarkable tradition that celebrates fine local food, the epicurean bounty of autumn harvest, participatory art, and the pleasure of dining and dancing with old friends and new friends.

The Ottawa School of Art (OSA) is proud to present its annual exhibition of works by the school’s professional instructors and artists. An annual showcase of some of the communities top artists come together in this energetic alliance that will dazzle the eye. The 2011 Instructors’ Showcase will feature paintings, sculptures, tapestries, photography, prints and more at the OSA Gallery at 35 George Street from August 4 to September 4, 2011.

Students and members of the community are encouraged to visit to get a first hand glimpse and a chance to mingle with the instructors.

The opening night vernissage & reception will take place at the OSA Main Gallery in the ByWard Market on Thursday August 4, 2011 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

This free exhibition runs from August 4 to September 4, 2011.

Established in 1879, the OSA is the leading centre for visual arts education and creative expression in the Ottawa region. The School fulfils its vision of making ‘Teaching art to everyone!’ a reality by providing accessibility to quality programming through its outreach; gallery; bursary and scholarship programs.

There’s a hint of snowy wonder outside, and we are almost officially in the month of December… It is the Holiday season folks! And before all the stress of getting ready for parties, concerts, and gift shopping sets in we’ve got just the thing to put you in the spirit: Our Holiday Cheer Event! It will take place at the shop beginning this Wednesday, December 1st and will continue until we close at 9pm on Friday, December 3rd, 2010. We have got tons of giveaways and loads of free gifts to toss at you for the next couple of days. Here’s a reminder of how it all works:
Trustfund’s Gift Ladder:

Spend $500 and receive: A large candle from Skeem! Plus: One free pair of Happy Socks, Two free $25 gift certificates for 2011, A cashmere blended scarf from Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Free bottle of the fragrance Lola by Marc Jacobs

Spend $600 and receive: One free pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses! Plus: One free pair of Happy Socks, Two free $25 gift certificates for 2011, A cashmere blended scarf from Velvet by Graham & Spencer-Free bottle of the fragrance Lola by Marc Jacobs, A large candle from Skeem!

Spend $1000 and receive: A free pair of Hunter or Tretorn Boots! Plus: One free pair of Happy Socks, Two free $25 gift certificates for 2011, A cashmere blended scarf from Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Free bottle of the fragrance Lola by Marc Jacobs, A large candle from Skeem! One free pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses